Telecom Structural Engineer
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking entry-level Structural Engineers to join its Telecom team at the Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to communication infrastructure projects while learning from experienced professionals and collaborating with project managers, clients, subconsultants, engineers, and technical teams. The position involves preparing engineering designs and technical data, designing and drafting telecom lease exhibits and zoning and construction drawings, and performing structural analysis and modification design for telecom infrastructure such as mounts, towers, and equipment platforms. The engineer will also support site visits, as-built audits, permit applications, material testing, drawing evaluations, and CAD work. Work is performed under direct supervision, with tasks completed using RISA 3D and TNX Tower within established project budgets and deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Increasing proficiency with RISA 3D and TNX Tower.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Must complete a pre-employment drug screen.
- Motor vehicle record will be checked and monitored.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
- Prior experience with telecommunications projects.
Responsibilities
- Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in telecommunications.
- Apply learned techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned tasks.
- Work independently when appropriate and proactively use available resources and support.
- Prepare low-complexity general engineering designs and technical data, checking for completeness and accuracy.
- Design and draft lease exhibits using provided parameters.
- Perform structural analysis and modification design of telecom infrastructure, including mounts, towers, and equipment platforms.
- Generate accurate structural analysis models and CAD drawings.
- Attend site visits with senior staff members as needed.
- Conduct as-built site audits.
- Design and draft basic zoning and construction drawings for modification and co-location sites using provided parameters.
- Review zoning ordinances and regulations to determine applicable requirements.
- Apply applicable building codes and design standards, including ANSI/TIA, AISC, ACI, NEC, and NESC.
- Identify basic off-the-shelf components for site design and antenna mount upgrades.
- Assist with project tasks such as permit applications, material testing, drawing evaluation, and CAD work.
- Exercise judgment on work details while working under direct supervision on assigned tasks.
- Use RISA 3D and TNX Tower to complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic telecom site design, including antenna types, wiring diagrams, RFDS sheets, and equipment types.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional license bonuses.
- Straight-time compensation for exempt employees' billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
- Education reimbursement.
- Free access to hundreds of in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women’s Organization.
- Philanthropic opportunities.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
- Potential for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
